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Blacklisted Chinese firm CGN runs power stations in South Korea
China General Nuclear Power Corporation (CGN), a Chinese state-owned energy company, is blacklisted by the US for stealing nuclear secrets. In South Korea, CGN runs five […]
Physicians group sues USDA and HHS over Dietary Guidelines for Americans
The PCRM is suing the USDA and HHS, alleging a “secret panel” of meat and dairy industry insiders illegally influenced the 2025 Dietary Guidelines…See More
Oil importer China won’t aid Trump economic warfare against Iran
The Trump administration is once again threatening to carry out “regime change” in Iran, this time using what President Donald Trump described as “economic warfare” against the nation rather […]
Bond markets defy Bessent’s attempt to force rates lower
Subscribe now with a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. Bessent follows in the footsteps […]
Fathers who take solo parental leave stay more involved at home, study finds
Fathers who spent part of their parental leave caring for their child alone were more likely to remain actively involved in childcare five years on, […]
EFSA slashes TFA safety limits amid food contamination concerns
EFSA has lowered the safe intake level for trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), citing new evidence of thyroid effects, as regulators weigh measures to limit consumer exposure…See […]
Beef tallow market heats up as CPG brands ditch seed oils
The global beef tallow market is expanding as food brands reformulate snacks and bars without seed oils, tapping clean-label demand and legacy fats…See More
US Reaper drones near end of the line in a new war era
The MQ-9 Reaper defined US drone wars for two decades, but the next era may be shaped by a very different premise: not building unmanned […]
Letter from the editor: The next chapter for specialty food
Explore the biggest trends from the Summer Fancy Food Show, from gut health and protein to pantry staples, retail strategy and evolving consumer demand…See More
UK‑Ukraine drone partnership will boost long‑term security
When the UK allowed Ukraine to use British-supplied Storm Shadow cruise missiles against targets inside Russia in late 2024, Moscow predictably accused London of escalating […]
South Korea’s economy at risk as Trump throws it under bus
NEW YORK — Of all the indignities South Korean President Lee Jae Myung expected to face in 2026, being run over by Donald Trump probably […]
Republicans blame $4 trillion US debt milestone on ‘socialism’
Congressional Republicans have seized upon news that the US national debt reached $40 trillion to bash what they described as “unaffordable socialist policies” and out-of-control spending. But economists […]
Why Gaza peace deals keep unraveling
Donald Trump’s Board of Peace published a 15-point roadmap for Gaza in late July in which Hamas would hand its weapons to a committee of […]
Hershey goes beyond confectionery with biggest ever Halloween push
Hershey unveils its biggest Halloween range yet, combining seasonal confectionery, savoury snacks and better-for-you options as it looks to capitalise on growing demand for novelty, […]
Malaysia has the AI tools. The harder question is whether its workforce can use them
Malaysia is intensifying a five-year drive to build a national AI ecosystem, placing talent development alongside digital infrastructure, governance and industry readiness as the plan’s […]
In South Korea’s most credentialed job market, SK hynix drops the degree
South Korean semiconductor giant SK hynix has removed academic qualification requirements from its recruitment process, signalling a significant shift towards skills-based hiring as competition for […]
After Years of Waiting, Noel Tata Presides Unchallenged over India’s Biggest Business
By: John Elliot Noel Tata The unexpected announcement this week that Natarajan Chandrasekaran will not seek a third five-year term as executive chairman of Tata […]
Utz to go private in $2.9 billion Intersnack deal as shares surge
Intersnack is buying half of Utz Brands for $2.9B, taking the company private and boosting its presence in the US snack market…See More
Flood of discounted auction homes deepens China’s property slump
China’s residential property prices kept falling this year as a surge in court-ordered auction homes flooded the market with steep discounts, deepening buyer wariness and […]